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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,553.20, 372,829.80 and 82,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,553.20, 372,829.80 and 82,341.20 is: 123,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,553.20 : 372,829.80 = 82,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,553.20/372,829.80 = 82,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,553.20x = 372,829.80 × 82,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,553.20x = 30,699,253,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699,253,127.76/248,553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,511.80

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